As Willy Chavarria and David Ramirez roamed around Ramirez’s hometown of Palmer, MA, they surveyed the decay of textile mills and knew that they wanted to bring back quality, American-made wares. Palmer Trading Company’s retail space was constructed with original wood from an old mill and houses both old and new pieces, all made with extreme care. Their ...

Smelling the roses has never been more enjoyable then this morning when Smithfield dropped off a bouquet of bacon roses to the Inked headquarters for "Valenswine's". Paired with a bottle of Darkhorse Wine by E & J Gallo and the new INKED Skin and Style Issue, this Valentine’s Day is shaping up nicely. 

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Birds of a feather really do flock together!

Demi Lovato jumped on a trendy tattoo bandwagon in late November, tweeting a picture of her new ink - bird silhouettes flying away from the word "faith" to her followers. The "X Factor" judge has celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D to thank for this piece, and seemed pretty enthusiastic about it.

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Actress Eva Longoria accumulated a new last name, a massive rock, and three tattoos during her three-year marriage to basketball star Tony Parker. The first two have been out of the picture since 2010, when Longoria filed for divorce amid cheating rumors. But ink is a little harder to erase. Longoria has finally come around to severing ties with her ...

Vice kicked off season two of its addictive tattoo documentary, Tattoo Age, on September 12. The series offers in-depth interviews and stunning tattoos. Episode one features Frith Street artist Valerie Vargas.

Of her tattooing style, Vargas explains, "Personally, I like to base it on traditional. I do enjoy putting a little bit of extra detail here and there. Bold lines ...

“The less free skin I have left, the more analytical I’m getting about tattoos.”

Friday saw graffiti artists arrive in Bristol, England for the "See No Evil" street art festival.
It's the biggest street art festival in Europe and is celebrating its second year. As Bristol is the "spiritual home of underground artist Banksy," festival organizers are hoping that tourists keep coming back every year.
CBS News has gathered photos of some of ...

Bridge Jam, the longest-running graffiti festival in Europe, concluded today in Drogheda, Ireland.
"Graffiti is more fashionable now than in years gone by," said festival creator Darrin Finnegan, who is a self-taught artist, "The advertising and design agencies see it as a way of reaching the youth market."
The artists who attended see graffiti as a work of art and ...

Your gadgets just got a lot more stylish thanks to Incase.
The brand, working with The Andy Warhol Collection, has released the fifth in their Incase for Andy Warhol Collection series.
Warhol's famous "Cow Wallpaper" and "So Many Stars" artwork were the inspiration for the tote bags and cases for the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Pro.
View the entire ...

Drop Fest, a musical festival created by DJ Jerin Sage, will mark its debut this Saturday in Flint, Mich. and Sage couldn't be any happier.
"The only rules: have fun and don't break anything," he said. Sage, who hails from Flint, was inspired to create Drop Fest after years of attending Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF).
"DEMF brings ...

Yes, we've been seeing those Olympic rings a lot lately, but you haven't seen them like this. Italian graphic designer Leonardo Dentico has recreated the five rings with other-worldly detail an set them against a beautiful London backdrop. Check it out!

Think you've got the best body art in the world? Well, you've got quite a bit of competition. Every year, artists from more than 40 nations gather in Austria to compete in the World Bodypainting Festival. The categories include brush/sponge, airbrush, special effects, UV effects, facepainting, and multiple others. This year's competition saw over 200 participants ...

Back in the day when tattooing could still be considered "underground," tattoo removal was even more rare due to the pain and the hefty bill that comes along with it. Nowadays, tattoo removal has been growing in popularity, and studies show it may be related to the economic climate as of late. The Patient's Guide reports that laser tattoo ...

This has been a very fun week for sneaker heads. The newest shoe company to release some heat is Vans.  Introducing their LXVI collection for Fall, it is the most advanced, futuristic, progressive and athletic shoe to date for the company. It was designed to be extremely lightweight, comfortable, flexible and clean. Looks like an instant classic to us.

Although ...

K.olin tribu has unveiled the second edition to the Ludwig Van Porcelain bust by Frank Kozik. There are considerable differences between the first and the second, being that this bust features a golden hand painted eyelash, rather just a black one. Another difference is the shiny enamel on the torso and the hat, while the face and hair are ...

Youtube channel Maker Music have released their latest video, Jon Warren. This video features Jon Warren (obviously), who is the head designer for Vans Lifestyle. The almost 6 minute video gives us insight into Warren's journey, from growing up in Chicago, how he first learned about Vans, and what it's like now creating them.

By watching this video ...

Synergi MedSpa in Chesterfield, Missouri is looking for the worst tattoos in St. Louis. The prize for the two winners of the worst tattoos in St. Louis contest? Free removal of their contest winning pieces! To enter the contest all you have to do is post a picture of your tattoo on Synergi's "Worst Ink" Facebook page by June ...

Thinking about getting a new tattoo this summer? Spike TV is holding an open casting call for human canvases for the second season of the hit tattoo competition series "Ink Master." Whether it's your first tattoo or you're ready for your next big piece, you are just what Spike TV is looking for. The casting call will be ...

Shortly after becoming engaged in 2010 Katy Perry and her now ex beau Russell Brand got matching sanskrit tattoos reading "Anuugacchati Pravaha" on their right arms. A year later we reported the couple getting even more ink together, Perry a smiling peppermint on her ankle and Brand the badge of his favorite soccer team. A few weeks after the couple ...

These cheeseburger inspired sneakers are a result of the Cobra Snake x Colette x Vans Vault collaboration. Photographer Mark “The Cobra Snake” Hunter fused Vans iconic Era and a theme that we are all too familiar with in American culture, fast food. The design seems to mock a certain well-known burger outlet in a playful way. The official launch is ...

Vans OTW and Mr. Cartoon proudly present the Art of Lettering, a limited edition book featuring Cartoon’s personal photography. The book was created in conjunction with Mr. Cartoon's “Art of Lettering” seminar held in Los Anges this summer. During the seminar, Cartoon discussing how lettering has impacted his life – from graffiti art to vintage sign painting and ...

We talk sex, drugs, and metal with the tattooed dynamo.

Even crazier than being a Juggalo—a diehard fan of Insane Clown Posse—is not being one but going to the Gathering of the Juggalos. Our reporter spends four days inside the dark carnival.

On paper, there’s nothing likable about Vampire Weekend, a band made up of Columbia University students who describe their sound as “Upper West Side Soweto,” a reference to their blend of preppy indie rock and Afrobeat. But somewhere in their xylophone and harpsichord racket and seeming worship of Paul Simon’s Graceland, there is an odd earnestness that works ...

The HIM singer on getting clean, his new album, Screamworks, hanging with Kat Von D, and his tip for a good first date. Hint: Bring Bam Margera.

HeLLo Inked Forum,

I'm new to this community however i have been getting tattooed for quite some time. I wanted to stop by and introduce myself .. i am Michael Vampire. I sing for a band called Vampires Everywhere! based out of Hollywood, Ca. Our coven recently released a song called Undead Heart. It has caused some controversy online because ...

Hello.  I am looking to get my first tattoo.  I have a design drawn out and am currently researching studios in the area.  Can anyone recommend a good shop in the Northern Virginia area?  So far I have checked out "Exposed Temptations" and "Handmade Tattoo" both in Manassas.  Does anyone have any feedback on these shops?

Thanks!  Mike

Really need the shading and appearance to be high quality. Last tat I had was back in the day of Lyle Tuttle in LA.

I've been considering having the "Professor" of Inkslinger to do the work, in Overland Park, Kansas but would consider others, someone perhaps recommended in Las Vegas-get two for the price-sensory overload, plus since we are ...

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